DISTRICT CALENDAR

IMPORTANT DATES
Monday, December 2		Project GIVE starts
Thursday, December 5		NEHS Band Concert
Saturday, December 7		NEDT & Booster Club Holiday Bazaar

NEHS HIGHLANDER STUDENT NEWS  

North Eugene Dance Team Holiday Bazaar



Winter Formal - December 14

COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER NEWS
   
Class of 2025
   Dear Seniors,
   Are you planning on attending a 2-year community college, 4-year private or public college/university, or trade school next year? Need help paying for college? Apply now for the State of Oregon's OSAC Scholarship!
   The OSAC Scholarship Application provides Oregon students one easy application to apply for multiple scholarships at one time. OSAC awards more than $10 million in scholarships annually through more than 600 scholarships - three of which are specific to North Eugene High School seniors!
   Deadline: 

•        February 18th, 5pm - the Early Bird Deadline. Early Bird applicants will be entered into a drawing to win one of ten $1,000 scholarships!!!
•        March 3rd, 5pm - Final Deadline
•        Apply now here!

   The College and Career Center strongly encourages you to apply early! This application requires students to include all their activities, volunteer work, employment experience, and write three short personal statements. Getting a headstart on this is in your best interest! 
   Also... don't forget, the FAFSA financial aid form opens in December. What can you do now in November?? Create your FAFSA username and password (your FSA ID) now to best prepare -  click here!!! 
   Other Helpful Links:

1.        FAFSA form (opens in December)
2.        Create your FSA ID now - required for the FAFSA form
3.        Oregon Promise Grant - helps pay for community college tuition
4.        Stacey Axling Scholarship - $1,000 scholarship due Dec. 16th
5.        Ford Family Scholarship
6.        Renaissance Scholarship
7.        Eugene Masonic Lodge 11 Scholarship - $4,000 (see attachment below)

Attachments:
Scholarship Guidelines and Application 2025.docx.pdf

The Stacey Axling Scholarship
   Dear Class of 2025,
   The College & Career Center is excited to share news of a $1,000 local scholarship that will be awarded to one North senior to help attend college or trade/vocational school. 
   The Stacey Axling Scholarship, in memory of NEHS alum Stacey Axling Class of 2002 and UO alum Class of 2006, is now open and due December 16th by 4pm. 
   Any senior attending a two or four year college or university or trade/vocational school in the fall of 2025 is encouraged to apply!
   This is an easy scholarship application! Students are asked to write a short essay (maximum one page) about a favorite quote and what it means to them, include any volunteer or paid work experience, and write a short paragraph describing their educational and career goals.
   Students will need to ask a NEHS staff member to write a letter of recommendation on their behalf. It is highly encouraged students request this letter soon!
   Click here for application details and instructions on how to submit!
   Questions? The College Career Center is here for all students & families and happy to help with any assistance needed. Students: swing by the CCC anytime or email to set up an appt. Parents: I'm happy to meet in person, over Zoom or phone if preferred. Email: moran_c@4j.lane.edu

4J COMMUNITY NEWS

 
Class of 2025 Senior Grad Night Information:
Please join our private Facebook group page for most current information:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1823949931457677/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT

December 7th is the North Eugene dance Team and Boosters Winter Bazaar from 9 am to 4 pm. The Grad Night has been offered an opportunity to do gift wrapping for donations at this event. We still have some open time slots to fill (2 hour time slots). Please reach out to Keri Brown if you are interested in volunteering. Students and Parents both are welcomed. If you have extra gift wrapping, ribbon, bows, or tape, we would appreciate donations as well!

We are always looking for more participation in fundraising, organizing, prize collections, etc. Please reach out to Denise Velasco, Rochelle Suthers, or Keri Brown if you would like to be involved more.

Ophelia's Place Winter Calendar
Next Steps for Yujin Gakuen and the K-12 Japanese Immersion Program

The Eugene School District 4J invites families and community members to an informational
meeting with Interim Superintendent Colt Gill to hear updates and learn about the next steps for
Yujin Gakuen (YG) and the K-12 Japanese Immersion Program.

This meeting will focus on providing key updates and sharing the district’s vision for ensuring the
program’s long-term success. While there will not be an opportunity for open discussion during
this session, attendees will gain insight into the progress made and the steps ahead as we work
collaboratively with the YG community and staff toward a sustainable and inclusive future for
YG.

Meeting Details:
📅 Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
🕕 Time: 6:30-7:30 PM
📍 Location: Yujin Gakuen (YG) - 2855 Lincoln St., Eugene, OR 97405

Virtual Meeting: Link to the Google Meet (also provided on the YG Website)
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/sej-ebrv-cru
Or dial: (US) +1 614-908-1326 PIN: 724 656 162#

What to Expect:
● Updates on the K-12 YG Japanese Immersion Program.
● Information about the next steps in the planning process.
● Details on the timeline and opportunities for future engagement.

We value your interest and commitment to supporting the YG community and look forward to
keeping you informed as we continue this journey together.

Contact Information for Questions:

If you have any questions or need additional information, please reach out to:
Kimberly Ingram
📞 Phone: (541) 790-4606